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Starting Potty Training for 20 Month Old
You are teaching them to respond to their body's cues and teaching ... He picked up on it (I gave one chochlate chip as a reward - stickers etc mean nothing ...
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- While every child is different,and every parent's motivations and abilities to consistently train are different, there is no 20month old boy of whom I am aware who was...
- Hi T., Firstly, don't wait till your all out of diapers to start potty training, you may need them, especially at night. I have 5 kids, I know alittle bit about this...
- hi T., good for you for following his cues! he is considerably on the young side so don't be discouraged if he loses interest, and don't push him. i'd be cautious w...
Hairline Fractures in Arm's and Elbows
She dislocated her shoulder and was 7 at the time. ... At 12 he still complained of hip pain, they eventually found a bone chip that had 'grown' to the size ...
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- Hi C., Have you taken the child to the Orthopedic specialist yet? That is your best bet. Keep the splint on, don't take it off. D.
- I have a son (now 16) and he has broken his arm and leg. He fell from a tree and said he hurt his arm, it did not swell right away and so we thought he just hurt it. T...
- My daughter had almost the same thing happen to her in September over labor day weekend. She was jumping on a trampoline with her cousins and fell on one of their kne...
My 14 Year Old Son Is Out of Control at School, What to Do?
He is a good kid, but just has this chip on his shoulder and it's really messing up his ... Show them that we really care about their well being. Helpful? ...
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- I have one myself. He is just defiant. Im told by my counselor that it is the teenage stage. He is doing well in school so I dont worry so much. However, change in moo...
- T. - Stop repeating the accusations, negative remarks and punishments. Sit down and talk with him, as the caring, loving mother you are - interested only in re-co...
- It sounds like something has changed for him. My vote is to take him to therapy. If this is a drastic change then there should be a specific cause. You could also l...
Alternative Medicine Cost So Much for Me. I Would like to Use Them
We have K-chip (it's like Medicaid) and pay a $2 co-pay every month for his $150 ... It damages their spirit. So, on to my suggestion, try chiropractic. ...
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- You might just want to try the med's because my son which is 19 now, has ADD without the "H" and to this day without the med's he is hard to deal with. Also suger, and...
- Have you tired cranial scarial therapy? I have son I know sometimes the teach think this. It has helped even in his school writing. Also diet can be a big part. I ...
- My son is about to undergo the process of diagnosing ADHD - he has almost all of the symptoms on the Vanderbilt Rating scale for Inattention and Hyperactivity/Impulsiv...
Help, Weird Feeling in My Arm.
I hope you have insurance (medicare- CHIP) for you child. .... are choosing to stay at home with their kids and making plenty of money to do this and more. .... Definitely sounds like a pinched nerve in your shoulder, neck or back. ...
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- Dear K. Do you have problems with neck pain or a previous neck injury by any chance? Believe it or not, neck problems can cause nerve pinching and the type of arm pr...
- you could be out of allignment in your neck or upper back. You could try seeing a chiropractor and if that doesn't work consult a physician.
- I had this almost exact same thing last week. Mine was caused by the muscles in my back/shoulders swelling because of my new exercise routine. Have you recently st...
Please Share... Chore/incentive/rewards Charts & Ideas
I don't want it to only have chores on there like cleaning their room, ... they get one "chip" made with whatever you choose. then at the end of the day or ...
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- Hi S., Try to focus on the positive. I have been a teacher for 13 years and a parent for 8 and I have read a lot on child raising. A lot of advice says,'Praise the ...
- I have always read to NOT put bad behaviors on reward charts. If you want to do a reward system, keep it only rewards. Just turn those negative behaviors around into...
- don't know if they are too young for these ideas, but i'll throw my ideas out there. you can make a chart with simple words (both positive and negative) and picture...
Protein-Rich Meat-Free Recipes
Although my kids love their fruits and veggies, I was really feeling pretty .... Chef" that uses beans in chocolate chip cookies as well as other recipes. ...
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- Meatless spagetti 1 jar organic spagetti sauce (or your favorite) 1 pkg frozen cauliflower & broccoli 1 pkg thin spagetti heat sauce boil noodles and last 2-3 min...
- Have you tried substituting in soy meats? Go to the freezer section and you'll find many options - fake ground meat, sausages, patties, hot dogs... Hubby might not n...
- I am a vegetarian mom with four kids, and a husband who does like meat, but does fine not eating it. Sometimes he will fix a small amount of meat for himself and eat ...
Teacher Gift for Kindergarten Graduation
Another idea is a nice over the shoulder nylon tote with her name embroidered on it and fill it w/ goodies .... All the parents would chip in for the cost. .... What a great way to remember their kindergarten year--it goes by so fast! ...
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- My teacher friends all say money or a gift card.
- I would recommend a gift card or something that can be consumed. I'm a teacher and I like getting thought of by my students but it is hard to find enough space for ye...
- Hi K., What a nice gesture! I think most anyone would enjoy a spa certificate. Or you could purchase spa products, or a gift card so she can treat herself, whether ...
Helping Around the House
Another fun thing my friend introduced to us is the "Chocolate Chip Game. ... I give snacks to boys who pick up their toys...or I take boys to the park who ...
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- I used to run a preschool program and what worked really well for the 2-4 year olds was to assign everyone a "magic number" of items that they needed to pick up that ...
- Taniell, My advice: Forget the job chart, they are too young and being part of the family unit, which includes cleaning up, in my opinion should not involve bribes ei...
- Dear T. (you have a great name! :) ) here is what I responded about 2 months ago, to one mommy: (it comes from my experience of raising two sons): Actively engag...
Nut Allergy
... oil on the end of the needle during the allergy testing, her shoulders, neck , ... now either- like for example, Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. .... If so, he can have a reaction if other children have not washed their hands ... are far greater than their child's desire to eat nuts at preschool. ...
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- Hi L., My 15-yo dd has a severe peanut allergy. If she has an accidental exposure, she takes benadryl first and waits to see if the symptoms progress. If they don't...
- L., I'm a mom to a 9 year old who is severely allergic to peanuts. We did not find out about it until she was 7. She went to a "peanut-free" school and she didn't l...
- I have a very severe nut allergy. A couple of things: I am allergic to all tree nuts -- if you don't know, peanuts are not actually nuts, they are legumes. Your son sh...
